Events

Hosted by Bruno Hannemann - Sheepwalk Cottages, New Road, Escrick YO19 6EZ

Part of a series of apiary meetings at our apiary at Murton. Practical advice and hands on access to the bees. Make sure you wear a freshly washed suit, clean gloves and wellies.

DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED Our regular monthly meeting, the speakers this time will be Gareth John “The work of the Natural Beekeeping Trust” The talk will include promoting the development and installation of hives that mimic natural bee nests, wild honeybees and treatment-free apiaries. Refreshments as usual from 7.00pm.  

Richard and Shirley Bond of Harrogate and Ripon BKA At our Annual Honey Show last November, we noticed that entry numbers were a little lower than in previous years, and wondered whether we could do more to help new and intermediate beekeepers to prepare for showing. With this in mind, we have arranged a visit…

Our AGM, all members are encouraged to be present to vote on important Association matters. The speaker will be John Toolan, Senior Specialist, Allergy and Immunology Nurse from Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Refreshments as usual from 7.00pm.

Entries 6.15 - 7.15pm, Judging 7.30pm onwards Refreshments in the form of a light buffet supper will be available on a bring and share basis. Downstairs Murton Download the schedule (PDF): Honey Show 2017 schedule

Dr William John Varker: “A Palaeontologist’s Perspective on the History of Bees” or “Why you should not believe everything you read on the Internet”.

Jessica Kevill: “A Presentation of Research into Natural Tolerance to Varroa”

Margaret Murdin: “The Queen”

Annual Dinner

Unfortunately, due to the poor weather on the recent weeks we had to cancel this event.  

Dr Julia Piggott: “New Comb”

Items accepted from 9.00am with viewing from 11.00am. Auction starts at 12 noon NB: Bees can be accepted Friday 11th May evening by prior appointment and at your own overnight risk, in secure and sealed boxes. - MUST BE EXAMINED by the Bee Inspector prior to arrival. INFORMATION FOR BUYERS: Car parking and entry to…

Martin Ainsley, Topic TBC

A trip to Thornes, and tour of their set-up. Places are limited, book early to avoid disappointment.

Hosts: John and Mary Ellwood

Martin Ainsley As experienced Beekeepers know, and beginners will be discovering, bees do not always read the same books as we do! IMPORTANT - OPEN APIARY 21ST JULY WILL NOW START AT 10.30 NOT AT 12 NOON Our Association Apiarist, Martin Ainsley, would like to demonstrate the making up of a nucleus from a burgeoning…